RESTORE FAMILY COUNSELING + HOPE STATION

Restoring Roots

PARENTING CONFERENCE

Building Emotionally Healthy Families.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

12:30 - 3:30 PM

Southside Baptist Church — Palestine, TX

Conference Info

 

1500 Crockett Rd, Palestine, TX 75801

Conference is free, however, registration is required.

Registration 
Why this conference?

Parenting has never been simple, and today's world brings new challenges every year. From emotional health and technology to communication and discipline, families need practical wisdom and lasting hope.

What You’ll learn.

  • Learn how to recognize, understand, and respond to your child's emotions in healthy and supportive ways.

  • Discover practical techniques for building trust, improving conversations, and strengthening family relationships.

  • Gain practical strategies for navigating devices, social media, and screen time with confidence and balance.

  • Learn how to stay calm under pressure and respond to challenging behaviors with wisdom, consistency, and care.

  • Explore habits that foster emotional strength, healthy relationships, and resilience through every stage of life.

  • Walk away with simple, effective strategies you can apply immediately to create a healthier, more connected home.

Guest Speakers

Blair Warren

Blair is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned his M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at Tyler. An East Texas native, he is passionate about serving couples, adults, and teens as they navigate a variety of life’s challenges.

EMDR trained, Blair is committed to helping clients discover their strengths, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.

M.A., LPC

Keely Burks

M.A., LPC-S and Owner at Restore

Keely Burks is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor who earned her graduate degree from the University of Texas at Tyler in 2010. She is passionate about helping individuals, marriages, and families heal from relational, emotional, and traumatic wounds. As a TBRI Practitioner and EMDR Certified therapist, she has extensive experience supporting foster and adoptive families.

Keely is committed to helping people find healing, restore relationships, and embrace truth with hope. She believes every person has a story worth telling and considers it a privilege to walk alongside her clients on their journey toward wholeness. Keely is married to her husband, Ben, and together they have three wonderful children.

Maggi Moore

M.A., LPC, RPT and Director of Children's Therapy

Maggi is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who works with children, teens, adults, and families. After spending five years teaching middle school and coaching sports, she discovered a passion for supporting students and their families, leading her to earn her M.A. in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at Tyler.

Maggi is dedicated to creating a safe, hope-filled environment where clients can heal, grow, and recognize their worth. She is EMDR trained and incorporates play, art, music, and other creative approaches into therapy, helping clients build on their strengths and move toward lasting growth.

Out of town?

Pint and Barrel Drafthouse — Local pub with burgers, sandwiches, and casual American food.

Switch Brick-Oven Pizza & Wine Bar — Brick-oven pizza and Italian.

Home Grill Steakhouse — Steaks, burgers, and Southern comfort food.

Taqueria San Luis — Small, authentic Mexican spot known for tacos, gorditas, and homemade tortillas.

Eat Like A Local

Chick-fil-A

Whataburger

Chili's Grill & Bar

Cotton Patch Cafe

Wingstop

Sonic Drive-In

Chain Restaurants

Hampton Inn & Suites Palestine — Reliable option on Loop 256.

Comfort Suites Palestine — All-suite hotel and a good option for families.

Holiday Inn Express Palestine by IHG — Convenient mid-range option.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Palestine — Family- and pet-friendly.

The Redlands Hotel — Historic downtown option with much more local character.

Hotels